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Ministry of Labour & Employment
‘Nidhi Aapke Nikat’ to bring different stakeholders on a common platform, facilitate exchange of ideas and dissemination of information besides grievance redressal
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation  has rechristened ‘Bhavishya Nidhi Adalat’ as ‘Nidhi Aapke Nikat’. This was done because due to its nomenclature of ‘Adalat’ it ran the risk of being perceived as forbidding the poor and underprivileged workers as they may hesitate in approaching such an Adalat with its unsaid connotation of a courtroom atmosphere to be more accessible to its different stakeholders. To shift from pure grievance redressal centred approach as seen in ‘BhavishyaNidhiAdalat’ to a more broad based and participatory approach in ‘Nidhi Aapke Nikat’ to bring different stakeholders on a common platform and facilitate exchange of ideas and dissemination of information besides grievance redressal.
The State/UT-wise details of total number of employees grievances redressed/resolved by ‘NidhiAapkeNikat’ is mentioned below.
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Number of Employees grievances redressed/resolved by ‘NidhiAapkeNikat’
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Sl.No
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STATE/UT
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Employee Grievance Redressed/Resolved
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1
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ANDHRA PRADESH
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5927
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2
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ARUNACHAL PRADESH
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84
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3
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ASSAM
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666
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4
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BIHAR
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1371
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5
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CHHATTISGARH
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920
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6
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GOA
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91
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7
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GUJARAT
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5267
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8
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HARYANA
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1994
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9
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HIMACHAL PRADESH
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770
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10
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JHARKHAND
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671
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11
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KARNATAKA
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4838
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12
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KERALA
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5351
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13
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MADHYA PRADESH
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22697
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14
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MAHARASHTRA
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4965
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15
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MANIPUR
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59
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16
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MEGALAYA
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125
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17
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MIZORAM
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10
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18
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NAGALAND
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34
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19
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ODISHA
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1745
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20
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PUNJAB
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1730
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21
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RAJASTHAN
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922
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22
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SIKKIM
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58
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23
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TAMIL NADU
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12983
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24
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TELANGANA
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5736
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25
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TRIPURA
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26
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26
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UTTAR PRADESH
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3743
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27
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UTTARAKHAND
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657
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28
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WEST BENGAL
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2895
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29
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ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
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176
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30
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CHANDIGARH
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734
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31
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DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN & DIU
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232
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32
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DELHI
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3764
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33
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JAMMU & KASHMIR
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3113
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34
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LADAKH
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69
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35
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LAKSHADWEEP
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nil
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36
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PUDUCHERRY
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491
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Total
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94914
Special Service and Features
Tribal Youth Exchange Programme starts tomorrow: Nehru Yuva Kendra
Tamil Nadu Adi Dravida Welfare Minister, South Chennai Member of Parliament and MLAs will attend the inaugural event of Tribal Youth Exchange Programme to be held at Youth Hostel at Adyar in Chennai tomorrow, said Shri Manoranjan, Director, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Nehru Yuva Kendra.
Speaking to the media at the Press Information Bureau at Shastri Bhavan in Chennai today, he said the Nehru Yuva Kendra, which functions under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs, has been running the National Tribal Youth Welfare Programme for the past 12 years.
He said the Tribal Youth Exchange was being held to show the tribal youth the developed parts of the country and to prevent them from getting involved in extremist activities.
He said that it would help in preventing extremist ideologies among the tribal youth, creating awareness about nationalism and highlighting the modern and economic development of other states.
About 200 tribal youths from Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are to be coming to Chennai. He said they are going to meet the Governor of Tamil Nadu and they would go to the CRPF station, where they would be briefed on the activities of the personnel and their tasks during disasters.
Deputy Director of Press Information Bureau, Chennai, Shri Sivakumar was also present during the media interaction.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
More than 70% of equipment used in generation of Wind Power manufactured in India
Generation Based Incentive  to Wind Projects
Concessional custom duty exemption on components for wind electric generators
Govt. have put in place a system of Approved List of Models and Manufacturers, and only equipment manufactured by manufacturers in the approved list is allowed to be used for Wind Energy Projects. More than 70 percent of the equipment is manufactured in India. The Government has taken several steps to promote renewable energy, including wind energy, in the country. These include:
- · Permitting Foreign Direct Investment  up to 100 percent under the automatic route,
- Waiver of Inter State Transmission System  charges for inter-state sale of solar and wind power for projects to be commissioned by 30th June 2025,
- Declaration of trajectory for Renewable Purchase Obligation  up to the year 2022,
- Setting up of Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Parks to provide land and transmission to RE developers on a plug and play basis,
- Laying of new transmission lines and creating new sub-station capacity for evacuation of renewable power,
- Setting up of Project Development Cell for attracting and facilitating investments,
- Standard Bidding Guidelines for tariff based competitive bidding process for procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV and Wind Projects.
- Government has issued orders that power shall be dispatched against Letter of Credit  or advance payment to ensure timely payment by distribution licensees to RE generators.
- Conducting skill development programmes to create a pool of skilled manpower for implementation, operation and maintenance of RE projects.
- In addition to the above, the following steps have been taken specifically for promoting wind energy:
- Concessional custom duty exemption on certain components required for manufacturing of wind electric generators.
- Generation Based Incentive  is being provided to the wind projects commissioned on or before 31 March 2017.
- Technical support including wind resource assessment and identification of potential sites through the National Institute of Wind Energy, Chennai.
The wind resource is highly site specific and its commercially exploitable potential is available only in seven States i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka. Wind power projects are set up by private developers based on techno-economic viability of the project.
Tenders to set up wind power projects of a cumulative capacity of 20,000 MW have been invited by various central and state agencies in the country, out of which 14,332 MW projects have been awarded. A cumulative of 39,486 MW capacity of wind power projects have been installed in the country, as on 30.06.2021
This information was given by Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shri R.K. Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Implementation of BIS Act, 2016
Review of Bureau of Indian Standards  activities by the Department of Consumer Affairs is a continuous process and such reviews are carried out through Review Meetings, Management Control Report  etc. From time to time directions are issued to BIS by the Department of Consumer Affairs to achieve targets related to core activities and to take action for improvement in the areas where such improvement is required.
Some of the important initiatives taken for effective implementation of the BIS Act, 2016 are :
- Notification of new BIS  Regulations, 2018 under the Act. The Central Government has also notified “Gold jewellery and gold artefacts” and “Silver jewellery and silver artefacts” to be marked with Hallmark.
- The BIS  Regulations, 2018 has been notified under the Act. The Regulations provide for multiple types of simplified conformity assessment schemes including Self Declaration Of Conformity  against any standard which will give multiple simplified options to manufacturers to adhere to the standards and get certificate of conformity, thus improving the “ease of doing business”.
- Penal provisions for better and effective compliance and to enable compounding of offences for violations have been made stringent under new regulation.
- Guideline for procedure to be followed by the line Ministries for making the use of a mark under licence or certificate of conformity compulsory, and also procedure for approving and authorizing any other agency, for carrying out conformity assessment activities under Section 16 of BIS Act 2016.
On the basis of reviews improvement in core activities of BIS such as Standards Formulation, Certification, Hallmarking, Laboratory Testing, Consumer Affairs and International Cooperation etc. are undertaken. Government has laid emphasis on easy redressal mechanism of complaints, mandatory certification, enhancing consumer confidence through publicity and various other interactive measures.
BIS has been established as the National Standards Body of India under the BIS Act, 2016. The main objectives of BIS is harmonious development of activities of Standardisation, marking and quality certification of goods. The standards and certification scheme of BIS apart from benefitting the consumers and industry also support various public policies especially in areas of product safety, consumer protection, food safety, environment protection, building and construction, etc. New thrust areas identified in standardization are  Alternate fuels,  E-mobility,  Medical Devices,  Smart Cities,  Digital Technologies  and  New and Renewable energy.
During the year 2018-19, 4218 new Licences were granted and 20 new products were brought into the fold of product certification activity. The income for the production certification activity during 2018-19 is Rs.554.10 Crores.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM celebrates Bronze Medal by Arjun Singh and Sunil Singh Salam in Men's Canoe Double 1000m event at Asian Games 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Arjun Singh and Sunil Singh Salam on winning the Bronze medal in Men's Canoe Double 1000m event at Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
“Congratulations to Arjun Singh and Sunil Singh Salam for winning the Bronze Medal in the Men's Canoe Double 1000m event at the Asian Games.
They have made the nation proud with their splendid performance and determination. They have also inspired millions of young Indians to pursue their dreams and excel in sports.”
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Startups are future of India: Suresh Prabhu
Invest India – WhatsApp partner to empower Indian entrepreneurs & startups
Commerce Minister Speaking at the Invest India and WhatsApp event in New Delhi today
In an effort to fuel the growth of India’s entrepreneurial and small business community, Invest India through its flagship initiative Startup India Hub has partnered with WhatsApp on a program that focuses on the proliferation of startups, promoting economic growth and generating employment opportunities in India.
Dedicated to driving success and enhancing grassroots innovation, WhatsApp will invest quarter of a million dollars as seed funding to the top 5 winners of the 'WhatsApp Startup Challenge' and an additional $ 250,000 will be directed to a select few from the entrepreneurial community to promote their WhatsApp business number on Facebook and drive discovery of their businesses. This way customers will be able to find the business and start talking to them on that WhatsApp number.Invest India is also working with WhatsApp to drive awareness about its business tools in around 15 states impacting over 60,000 businesses in the coming months through tools such as Startup India 'Yatra' program and other in-person training events.
Speaking on the occasion UnionMinister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, said that WhatsApp is a startup that has grown into a community and is an example of how an idea can grow to become an integral part of our day to day life. The Minister went on to say that Indian startups in order to be successful have to learn to convert an idea into a business plan. He further said that the Startup community is the future of India and will be the platform through which the millions of youth of this country will be gainfullyemployed.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Chris Daniels, Vice President, WhatsApp said that India has a great ecosystem of startups which are making huge impact in all sectors of the Indian economy. Mr. Daniels further said that small and medium businesses are the back bone of India’s economy, employing 100 million people and contributing to a 3rd India’s GDP. WhatsApp cares deeply about helping businesses connect with customers and grow. The more opportunities that are given the more startups will become engines of India’s economic growth.
Launched on 16th January 2016 by the Prime Minister of India, Startup India, set-up under Invest India, is a flagship initiative of the Government of India and is intended to build a strong eco-system for nurturing innovation & Startups in the country that will drive sustainable economic growth and generate large scale employment opportunities.
In the last 2 years at the Startup India programme, there are over 13,000 startups registered with Startup India program that spread across 448 districts covering all 29 States and 6 Union Territories.
Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ramesh Abhishek and CEO & MD of Invest India,Deepak Bagla, were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
EPFO adds 1.39 crore subscribers in last two financial years
Recently published provisional payroll data by EPFO highlights the ever growing trend of increasing subscriber base for EPFO, since the collation of payroll data from September 2017. The payroll data, presents the consolidated annual figures for 2018-19 and 2019-20. Net addition to subscriber base rose from 61.12 lakh added in 2018-19 to 78.58 lakh in 2019-20, registering a 28% growth. The data published comprises of all the new members who have joined during the month and whose contribution is received.
The subscriber growth is on account of lower exits and higher rejoining by exited members. The tax free returns of 8.5% for 2019-20, which is one of the highest among other social security instruments and fixed deposits, has helped EPFO reduce its exits for 2019-20 by around 10% as compared with previous year.
Moreover, there has been a robust increase of around 75% in terms of rejoining by the members exited from 43.78 lakh in 2018-19 to 78.15 lakh in 2019-20. The auto-transfer facility which enables hassle free transfer of PF balance from the old account to the new account on change of job has played a big role in ensuring continuity of membership in many cases.
Age wise analysis during 2019-20 indicates that for the age group 26-28, 29-35 and beyond 35 the net enrolment has increased by more than 50% compared to previous year. Rapid improvement in quality of service delivery in online mode has attracted the workforce of the country towards services of EPFO. Moreover, PF accumulation is no longer looked at as locked-in money. With EPFO settling COVID-19 advances within 3 days, PF accumulations are now seen as liquid assets that can timely meet the need of the subscribers during crisis. Similarly, PF advances can be availed in case of unemployment, marriage expense, higher education, housing and medical treatment.
Further, enrolment of female workers has gone up by around 22% during 2019-20 compared to previous years indicating greater female participation in formal workforce.
The data published indicates that a total of 1.13 lakh new establishments have commenced compliance for the first time during 2018-19 and 2019-10. Simplification of compliance process enabling establishments to obtain PF Code easily through portal and facility of filing electronic challan cum return  online has promoted voluntary compliance by establishments.
Category wise analysis of industry indicates that Hospitals and Financing Establishments have shown greater than 50% growth while Trading & Commercial establishments, Textiles and establishments providing cleaning & sweeping services have all grown at greater than 20% in terms of net enrolment. It is indeed an indication that greater formalisation of jobs is taking place in the Indian employment market which is also corroborated by the 2019-20 Economic Survey.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
G20 Agriculture Working Group Meeting Delegates Mesmerized by Rock Garden, Chandigarh
Chandigarh, India – The G20 Agriculture Working Group Meeting delegates were in for a pleasant surprise on March 29, 2023, as they got a chance to explore the wonders of the Rock Garden of Chandigarh. The garden, also known as Nek Chand Saini's Rock Garden of Nathupur, is a sculpture garden built entirely from industrial and home waste and discarded items.
The delegates were captivated by the beauty and uniqueness of the garden. They were treated to a cultural extravaganza, featuring local dances and music, and got a chance to experience the rich and diverse culinary heritage of the region. The dishes, made from millets, included millet cheesecake, millet chocolate brownies, Bajre Ki roti, dal Baati Churma, Millets Tikki, and much more.
One of the highlights of the visit was the opportunity for the delegates to try Mehndi art. Many foreign women delegates were fascinated by this ancient Indian art form and enjoyed getting intricate designs on their hands.
The movie shown to the delegates depicted the history and functioning of the Rock Garden. They were amazed by the ingenuity and dedication of Nek Chand and the people who worked on this project.
About Rock Garden
 and is a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of the human spirit.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
211.66 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
26,53,964 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 86,591
Active cases stand at 0.19%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.62%
9,999 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,37,93,787
9,436 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
88.50 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,22,551 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Prime Minister's Office
EAM takes ride in Made in India train in Mozambique
PM lauds strides by Make in India campaign
The Prime Minister has expressed happiness over strides made by the Make in India Abhiyan. The Prime Minister was replying to the External Affairs Minister Shri S Jaishankar's tweet about taking a ride in a ‘Made in India’ train from Maputo to Machava with Mozambican Transport Minister Mateus Magala.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"This will make every Indian happy! @makeinindia continues to make global strides"
Ministry of Defence
NCC Cadets Embarked Onboard INS Tir Return from Overseas Deployment
INS Tir, a cadet's training ship of Indian Navy under Southern Naval Command  with 14 Naval Wing NCC cadets from different parts of the country embarked, returned to Kochi on completion of Overseas Deployment of the "First Training Squadron".
The NCC cadets had embarked INS Tir on 29 Feb 20 & were given maximum exposure on various facets of life at sea through a structured training programme, with special emphasis on the role of Indian Navy. The cadets enthusiastically participated in all activities of the ship. During the ship's community outreach programme at an old age home in Port Louis, Mauritius, the NCC cadets won the admiration of the inmates by their sprightly enthusiasm and caring touch. The interactions were restricted due to the developing COVID-19 situation. The cadets also gained immensely from regular interaction with Indian Naval officers as also the foreign sea riders and trainees from Maldives, Seychelles, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar who were also embarked onboard the ship.
The Overseas Deployment of 1TS ships was curtailed due to the COVID 19 pandemic and the ships returned to harbour on 04 Apr 20 after completing a 14-day quarantine period at sea. Due to the impracticality of Social distancing onboard ships, the whole ship with its personnel is treated as a cohort and quarantined as a whole. The crew of the ships and NCC cadets are presently undergoing an additional 14-day quarantine period in harbour as a precautionary measure.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Shri Manish Desai assumes charge as Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau
Shri Manish Desai has today assumed charge as Principal Director General of Press Information Bureau . Shri Desai takes over after the superannuation of Shri Rajesh Malhotra yesterday.
Shri Manish Desai, a 1989 batch Indian Information Service Officer. Prior to this, Shri Desai has worked as Principal DG, Central Bureau of Communication, looking after Government advertising and outreach activities.
During an illustrious career spanning three decades, Sh. Desai has handled various assignments including DG, Films Division, Addl DG , IIMC, CEO, CBFC. During his stint at Films Division, he was associated with the setting up of the National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai.
He also served in PIB Mumbai for over a decade handling media activities of various national and international events including the International Film Festival of India , Goa.
Special Service and Features
Applications invited for Direct Agents for Sale of Postal Life Insurance products
It is proposed to engage Direct Agents for sale of Postal Life Insurance products and the same will be conducted at Vadapalani Post Office Chennai – 600 026 at 10:00 hrs on 28.07.2022. Interested candidates fulfilling the following eligibility conditions may also send their details containing Name, Address and Contact Number along with copy of education qualification certificate, age proof and address proof through email id doplichennai[at]gmail[dot]com on or before 26.07.2022.
Eligibility Conditions:
- Qualification: 10th pass
- Age: 18-50 years
- Categories: Unemployed/self employed educated youth, Ex Servicemen, Anganwadi workers, Mahila Mandal workers, Retired school teachers/Experience in selling insurance products.
- Desirable: 1. Experience in selling insurance products
2. Knowledge of computers
3. Knowledge of local area
e. Candidates doing Life Insurance business in other insurance companies are not eligible to apply as Direct Agent.
After short listing, the eligible candidates will be called for attending interview through Walk in. Candidates selected after interview has to provide a cash security of Rs.5000/- in the form of National Savings Certificate/Kisan Vikas Patra to be pledged to the President of India as security. This is stated in a press release issued by Sr.Supdt. of post offices, Chennai, City South Division, Chennai 600 017.
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